[Diabetes-talk] my emergency

[Mike Freeman]

Wow! What a horrific experience! I'm glad you're OK.

Mike

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From: "Diane" <dianefilipe at peoplepc.com>
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Sent: Thursday, July 16, 2009 6:30 AM
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] my emergency


Well, it happened.
The fire engines, paramedics and police all came to 1455 44th Avenue 
Place last night.
My sugars got so low, that I was unconscious.
All I remember is it was like I was on a bad "trip" although I have 
never used acid or LSD, I bet this is just like it.  I kept fighting 
trying to overcome what was happening to me.
I could see the AEROSMITH poster on my wall, and see the sheets on my 
bed, but I just wasn't able to get on top of it. I didn't know what was 
happening.
Next thing I knew the paramedics were saying "Diane, we are going to ask 
you some really silly questions now" and I saw several paramedics around 
my bed.  They told me they had disconnected my pump and put glucose by 
iv to get me going again.  I guess my sugars were 31.
So after a night of checking my sugars every 2 hours along with my Mom 
by my side, I feel pretty drained today.
Just waiting for the neighbors to say "What happened?" as we live on a 
small cul-de-sac.
Anyway, was training to get started on the new Animas pump this morning, 
but that will be put on hold for a little while.
It scared the poop out of me, so just be real careful when counting your 
carbs and taking your insulin! If you start to feel low, grab the juice!
It's easy to mess up.
Love all of you!
Di
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